Geum 'Borisii'
avens 'Borisii'
A vigorous, clump-forming perennial to 50cm tall, with upright mid-green scalloped, basal leaves and deeply toothed, stem leaves. Orange flowers with yellow stamens appear on upright stems from late spring until the end of summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Geum are rhizomatous perennials, occasionally spreading by stolons, with a basal rosette of pinnately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers in loose clusters
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogging in winter
Propagation
Propagate by division or seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering; remove spent flower stems
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and sawflies
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildew
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